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Number to Know

92: Percentage of households with residents who consider their neighborhood safe. In addition, 78 percent said there was no place within a mile of their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. – Census.gov

This Day in History

Oct. 21, 1967: Vietnam War: More than 100,000 war protesters gather in Washington, D.C. A peaceful rally at the Lincoln Memorial is followed by a march to The Pentagon and clashes with soldiers and U.S. marshals protecting the facility.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Actress/novelist Carrie Fisher (55)

Daily Quote

“They that are born on Halloween shall see more than other folk.” - Author unknown

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